This tune is notable only for its profoundly personal significance. I wrote it in February 2014 on the eve of our departure for my wife's birthplace in the Philippines. It was always the highlight of her year making that annual pilgrimage. And the highlight of my year, too, mainly because it made her so happy.
 
I think only an immigrant can relate to what it means to pull up stakes, abandoning family and all that's familiar to build a new life in a strange land. She never complained and always worked very, very hard. So hard it often shamed me into re-examining my own comfortable complacence that came from growing up middle-class and always having enough to eat.
 
I've dusted this one off again because the lyrics have assumed new meaning, as I pack her remains into a box for one last trip home.
 
The vocal was intended as just a scratch track. I just didn't ever get around to recording a proper vocal, and now I can't bring myself to do it. So it is what it is.
 
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=12905135&q=hi
 

Sorry to hear, but happy to hear the song. It's a fine work, love the dynamics too.

Thanks for sharing this Dave at what could be described as a difficult time.
 
Strength to you and your family.

This sounds good as is.  Sorry about the circumstances, but thanks for sharing.

Very deep lyrics Bit.  It is so sad but a great tribute to her.  I appreciate your sharing this as well. 
Beautiful playing and arrangement. 

The song is beautifully written, performed and mixed...and I'm sorry for your loss. There is a little stereo effect going on with the keys I like...what are you doing there? Is it a leslie?

My thoughts are with you.

clintmartin
There is a little stereo effect going on with the keys I like...what are you doing there? Is it a leslie?

I think it was just a stereo ping-pong Wurli patch that I used there, a stock patch from my Yamaha MO8. Aside from basic reverb and delay, the mix is pretty much devoid of effects. I always meant to go back and remix it, clean it up, add the vox. Or at least fix up those flat notes! I don't even think it was properly mastered, as it sounds a little quiet to me now.
 
But I've left it alone as a document of that moment. To help me remember what it felt like when we were optimistic, when we acted as though there would be an inexhaustible supply of tomorrows, each one better than the last. 

It sounds great to me.

Best wishes Dave.
 
Great song! I love when I can feel it and be part of it as opposed to just listening. Very moving.